Arsenal close in on £23.5m triple swoop as Wenger bags three bargains

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could be close to sealing deals for three new signings for just a combined total of £23.5m, according to CaughtOffside.

The Gunners spent big on the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers earlier this summer, but could now be lining up some smart moves in the transfer market by bringing in as many as three squad players on the cheap.

With new arrivals looking likely in defence, midfield, and attack, Arsenal hope to conclude the signings of these three players in the near future:

3) Kostas Manolas (Olympiacos)

£8m could be spent on signing Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas. The 23-year-old Greek international has been a highly impressive performer for club and country in recent times, attracting interest from big names such as Juventus as well. However, Arsenal are reportedly closing in on his signing after the player arrived at the Emirates Stadium for a medical, and he looks set to make a fine replacement for Thomas Vermaelen at the back.